This Friday these are my favorite moments.
Moments of simplicity.
And joy.
And victory.
Join me?
Samuel had a repeat check-up with his Pediatric Immunologist/Infectious Disease Doctor
everything is clear
everything is good.
He's gaining weight.
He's thriving.
Even though he was diagnosed with a very severe form of Celiac Disease
{meaning even the smallest amount of gluten affects him}
it is still manageable by adhering to his gluten-free diet.
But
more than that
there is victory.
As we left, Samuel's Doctor told me
thank you
because of Samuel he will now test children and infants coming in with
periodic fevers for Celiac Disease.
He believes Samuel was so sick due to undiagnosed Celiac.
When we left he congratulated me on discovering what was wrong with Samuel.
And thanked Samuel for helping him help other kids.
To God be the glory!
What is hard and painful and challenging will be used for good.
It got me thinking about how grateful I am for the every day
{and how, back in January when Samuel was so sick I missed these simple everyday moments}
like time to sit in my garden
and to be grateful for the flowers grown in my yard now on my table
and times around the table as a family for dinner
eating homemade gluten free pizza
and mowing the lawn
and mowing the lawn
and laundry to fold
{really, it's a blessing} and seeing Hannah dance ballet in a parking lot with a great friend
and time just to be a family.
I am thankful for
gluten free cookies made with big sisters
Spending time in the Word
Blogging friends
connecting via twitter
and
resting in knowing that
God knows all things
and that I sit, my family sits, in the palm of His hand.
Would you join me?
What was one thing that you are grateful this week?
I'd love to hear.
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Blessings to you ~rachel
